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Narayanan takes over as new ISRO Chairman

Narayanan takes over as new ISRO Chairman

Chennai, Jan 4 (UNI) Dr. V. Narayanan, Distinguished Scientist (Apex Grade), has assumed
charge of Secretary, Department of Space, Chairman, Space Commission and Chairman, ISRO,
on Tuesday.
This marks a key leadership transition for India's space program, ISRO posted in X.
With nearly four decades at ISRO, his leadership is set to guide India's ambitious space missions.
He succeeds Dr.Somanath, who had a fruitful and successful tenure.
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